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Complete “Yismach Moshe” Commentary on the Torah from Rabbi Moshe Teitelbaum of

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Complete “Yismach Moshe” Commentary on the Torah from Rabbi Moshe Teitelbaum of Újhely, Patriarch of all Satmar Chassidic Communities; Lemberg, 1849-1861

Comments on the Chamisha Chumshei Torah by Rabbi Moshe Teitelbaum, ab”d of Újhely. Edited and organized by Rabbi Moshe Teitelbaum’s grandson, Rabbi Yekusiel Yehuda Teitelbaum- author of Yetev Lev.

There is a separate title page for each section. Part One contains an introduction from the Yetev Lev.

There are approbations from Rabbi Chaim of Sanz and the Yetev Lev in Parts Four and Five.

Rabbi Moshe Teitlebaum, known as the "Yismach Moshe" was the patriarch of the Sighet-Satmar dynasty. He was a leading respondent and holy Kabbalist, known throughout the world for his amulets. He served as the rabbi of Újhely and was the first leader of Chassidus in Hungary. Renowned for his piety, the Chassam Sofer himself requested his blessing and asked that he pray for his sons.

Published in Lemberg, 1849-1861

Part One: (1849) [1], 117; Parts Two and Three: (1851) 90:42 leaves; Parts Four and Five: (1849) [1], 49: 72, [1] leaf | Complete set | nice leather binding | Matching leather case | Good condition

Stefansky, Chassidus No. 234-240

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